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Ruger Old Model 4¾" Vaquero 45 Colt Hornady 250 gr HP/XTP #45200 13.0 gr Blue Dot CCI # 300 Large Pistol Primer 1.600" OAL ¾ turn crimp, Lee Factory Crimp Die New, sized, Starline brass Lee Hand Press Lee Pistol Dies Lee Auto Prime Lee Perfect Measure Powder Dispenser I've been practicing with my Vaquero a lot lately, and using it for CCW, and finally got around to chrony'ing the load I carry. Today I took 6 random cartridges from my box of 45 Colts and chrony'd them at 15 feet with a Chrony F1. 1) 958.5 fps 2) 958.9 3) 958.1 4) 963.0 5) 959.2 6) 957.9 I am very happy to say the least! The above load is probably too hot for a Colt clone or New Model Vaquero. But it's pretty sweet for a Blackhawk or an OM Vaquero. | ||
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That should work well | |||
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Impressive, 509 foot pounds muzzle energy. A bad day at the range is better than a good day at work. | |||
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that will leave a mark!  | |||
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 With the exception of a WLP primer, that's my practice/go-to load in my Blackhawks and Redhawk. Never chrono'ed it, so, thanks!! I'm thinking it'd sure be the cat's whiskers for a defense load!! R-WEST Load smart. Load safe. Triple check everything. Never use load data from the 'net without checking against known, pressure tested load data. Typo's happen!! "the spotlight of truth will cause the cockroaches of deceit to run for cover every time" Rush Limbaugh "just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't following you" "never turn on a blow dryer while holding a cat" "genius has limits, stupidity does not" | |||
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BlueDot is my most used powder in all my .45LCs..... . | |||
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